Miner County, South Dakota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 55th-largest in South Dakota

The population of Miner County, South Dakota is 2,299 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 55th-largest county in South Dakota. The median household income is $72,589, the median home value is $114,100, and the median age is 48.9.

The population of Miner County has declined 3.0% since 2010 (2,374 → 2,303), a -0.22% annualized rate.

Miner County within South Dakota · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

2,299

Population

-0.22%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$72,589

Median Income

$114,100

Median Home Value

Miner County covers 570 sq mi of land at 4.0 people per square mile.

About Miner County, SD

Age is the most distinctive thing about Miner County: a median age of 48.9, older than the national median. Miner County is a county in South Dakota with a population of 2,299.

Households take in a median $72,589, comfortably below the US median of $78,538. Only 5.0% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $114,100, with typical rent around $563.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 16.1%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 12.4%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.

The age structure shapes everything downstream in Miner County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.

Miner County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Miner County had a population of 2,374 in 2010 and 2,303 in 2024, a -3.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,374 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.20%.

Miner County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

2,303

Population (2024)

2,374

Population (2010)

2,374

Peak (2010)

-0.20%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,374	-	-	estimate
2011	2,325	-49	-2.06%	estimate
2012	2,298	-27	-1.16%	estimate
2013	2,312	+14	+0.61%	estimate
2014	2,281	-31	-1.34%	estimate
2015	2,208	-73	-3.20%	estimate
2016	2,233	+25	+1.13%	estimate
2017	2,200	-33	-1.48%	estimate
2018	2,211	+11	+0.50%	estimate
2019	2,221	+10	+0.45%	estimate
2020	2,304	+83	+3.74%	estimate
2021	2,311	+7	+0.30%	estimate
2022	2,289	-22	-0.95%	estimate
2023	2,293	+4	+0.17%	estimate
2024	2,303	+10	+0.44%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	94.6%
Black or African American	1.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

48.9

Median Age

49.4%

Female

50.6%

Male

25.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.9%

5–9

4.5%

10–14

6.5%

15–19

7.4%

20–24

4.4%

25–34

8.6%

35–44

8.7%

45–54

13.1%

55–59

7.5%

60–64

9.1%

65–74

14.6%

75–84

6.5%

85+

4.1%

Children (under 15): 15.9% · Seniors (65+): 25.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$72,589+$168 vs state
Mean household income	$84,107
Per-capita income	$34,056
Poverty rate	5.0%-2.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	0.5%
Employment-to-population	61.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.3%

Agriculture

15.1%

Manufacturing

12.3%

Arts, entertainment & food

7.7%

Retail trade

7.6%

Public administration

5.8%

Construction

4.0%

Finance & real estate

2.9%

The largest employment sector in Miner County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.0%

Carpool

73.4%

Public transit

12.4%

Work from home

19.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$114,100$-122,700 vs state

Median home value

$563

Median rent

82.3%

Homeownership rate

1,210

Total housing units

75.7%

Occupied

24.3%

Vacant

17.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.8%

With health insurance

93.9%

With broadband internet

20.5%

Foreign-born

5.9%

Veterans (18+)

19.2%

With a disability

98.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.4%

High School+

16.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Miner County, South Dakota has a population of 2,299 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 55th-largest county in South Dakota. Population density is 4 people per square mile.

The population of Miner County has declined 3.0% since 2010 (2,374 → 2,303), a -0.22% annualized rate.

The median household income in Miner County, South Dakota is $72,589, with mean (average) household income of $84,107 and per-capita income of $34,056. 5.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Miner County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2.6%), Black or African American (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Miner County, South Dakota is 48.9 years. Residents are 49.4% female and 50.6% male.

The median home value in Miner County is $114,100 and median monthly rent is $563. 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,210 total housing units, 24.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Miner County, South Dakota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.5%.

Sioux Falls is among the largest cities associated with Miner County, South Dakota, with a population of 197,642.